The Dealership War Room

The First Victory

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Before the first deal, before the first call — the real battle starts in your head.

Most people lose it before the day even begins.

Victorious warriors, as Dr. Nate Zinzer says, win first, then go to war.

So the question is — have you won yours?

In this episode:

The 4 Steps to the First Victory:

1️⃣ Master the Controllables – Focus on what’s in your control. Release what’s not.

2️⃣ Preload the Win – Visualize success so clearly your brain believes it.

3️⃣ Command Your Self-Talk – You’re the thermostat, not the thermometer.

4️⃣ Breathe Before the Battle – Anchor calm before you act.

Execution Bridge:

Tomorrow morning, take 3 minutes:

Because the scoreboard always follows the mindset — and the day always follows the first victory.

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Recommended Next Steps for New Listeners

  1. Pick your first battle. Scroll through past episodes and start with one that calls you out.
  2. Make it your morning fire ritual. Seven minutes before the chaos begins — listen, learn, lead.
  3. Bring your managers in. Share an episode and challenge them to take one daily action.
  4. Track your wins. Stack 30 days of execution and see how fast the culture shifts.

Share the War Room

If this episode sparked something for you, share it with another leader today. Copy the link, drop it in a text, and tell them:

“You need to hear this — it’s only 7 minutes, and it will make you better today.”

Remember:

You don’t need a better market.

You don’t need better leads.

You don’t even need better people.

You need to become a better leader.

Let’s go create some leadership fire.